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city-hall
  • by david hall
Mayor's RTA board nominee withdraws, denounces critics as 'opponents of African American empowerment'

The Rev. Ira Acree accused two Chicago City Council members who voted against his nomination of holding him to a higher standard than what's been applied to previous appointments to mass transit boards, many who had no mass transit expertise.

democracy
  • by david hall
Justice Alito's refusal to recuse himself in Jan. 6 cases sends up red flags

It could not be clearer the Supreme Court needs genuine ethics rules, not the hazy, unenforceable guidelines it approved last year. U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin has said he is thinking about holding hearings on the matter since the Alito flag controversy. The Senate has a civic duty to do so.

nascar-in-chicago
  • by david hall
NASCAR Chicago Street Race is the focus of Chicago History Museum pop-up exhibit

Visitors are greeted by Bubba Wallace's 23XI McDonald's Toyota Camry show car, which is parked just steps away from the main entrance. The exhibit opens to the public on Friday and runs through July 7.

cannabis
  • by david hall
Cook County offers grants to social-equity marijuana businesses

The county is offering $3.6 million in grants to license holders. Applications are open through June 14.